A major road has been closed after a smash between an Asda delivery van and two cars.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the A506 Bank Lane in Melling at around 9.50am morning after reports of a three vehicle collision involving a silver Vauxhall, an Asda delivery van and a black Volkswagen Golf.
Pictures from the scene, between Prescot Road and Shevingtons Lane, show the Asda van sandwiched between the severely damaged Volkswagen to the front and the Vauxhall at the back.
It appears the black vehicle collided head on with the van.
Merseyside Police said the male driver of the Volkswagen had been taken to hospital by ambulance with what are described as "serious injuries."
The road was closed in both directions and was affecting traffic heading between Kirkby and the M58.
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A spokesman for the Force said: "We were called to Bank Lane, Melling this morning (15 th August) following reports of a road traffic collision.
"The incident is reported to have happened at around 9:50am and involved a Mercedes Sprinter Van and a Volkswagen Golf.
The male driver of the VW Golf has been taken to hospital by NWAS and is described as having serious injuries. The driver of the van is assisting officers with their investigations.
"Road closures remain in place on Bank Lane/Shevington Lane and Prescot Road/Bank Lane. Please take other routes if possible.
"If you saw the incident or have any information, please get in touch with us @MerPolCC quoting log 378 of 15 th August."
